You might be saying “I hate texting” or “I’m just so terrible at it” and wondering what the hell is the point. Why should you have to try harder at something you hate? Well, the point is that it makes HER happy.

It’s really not hard to make a woman happy through text; it just takes a little bit of effort. If you care about her and want to keep her in your life, it’s worth it.

Here are a few essentials to get you started:

1. The “good morning” text.

This is by far the most important text of the day. It’s the best way to let her know you’re thinking about her and to set the mood for the rest of the day.

Start with something like a “good morning beautiful” or “good morning babe.” Tell her you dreamt about her, you love her, you hope she has a great day, or you can’t wait to see her later. Get creative with it; just make sure to personalize it and always switch it up a little.

And please, for f*cks sake, DON’T just send a generic “good morning” and leave it at that.

It’s so important to remind her you care throughout the day. Tell her she's on your mind and you can't stop thinking about her. Tell her you miss her, and tell her she's beautiful.

There will be days when you’re busy at work and won’t be able to talk much. Those are the days it will mean the most. Set aside even five minutes to send her a few texts. Those few minutes might seem insignificant to you, but they mean the world to her.

3. The “I made plans” text.

One of the sexiest things a man can do is take control and plan ahead. It shows that you care enough about her to put in the extra effort and actually think ahead. Text her and let her know you’ve made reservations and to be ready at x time.

Let her know she doesn’t have to do anything except show up because you’ve already taken care of it all. You can even tell her what to wear, especially if there’s an outfit in particular you like on her.I promise it will make for a memorable night…for both of you.

4. The “why I love you” text.

It’s one thing to tell her you love her, but what’s even better is telling her why. Tell her spontaneously what you love most about her. Tell her you can’t stop thinking about that cute dimple when she laughs or how beautiful she looked last night. Tell her you love her eyes or the way she looks at you.

Tell her how special she is to you and why. What made you fall in love with her in the first place? Nothing will make her smile more than knowing how much she means to you. If you feel it, say it.

This will be the last thing she sees before she falls asleep at night, so make it memorable. Make sure she falls asleep with a huge smile on her face. Tell her again how much you love her. Tell her how lucky you are to have her in your life. Tell her she'll be in your dreams.